Course Description
Steam sterilization is the most common form of sterilization used today in both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Define wet packs and wet loads.
- Review the major causes for wet packs and wet loads.
- Discuss investigations and troubleshooting methods for resolving wet packs.
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for central sterile technicians and sterile processing professionals.
CE Information
This course is approved for 0.5 contact hours by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) and by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Course Authors
This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy Chobin, RN, AAS, ACSP, CFER, CSPM, who created this module for Sterile Processing University.